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Bhutan vs United Kingdom: Best Time to Visit

Trying to choose between Bhutan and United Kingdom? The right answer almost always comes down to when you can travel. Here's the month-by-month breakdown.

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Bhutan

Asia

Himalayan kingdom of dzongs and prayer flags.

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Peak: March, April, October, November

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Bring layers — and an umbrella.

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Peak: May, June, July, August

best
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shoulder
off-season

Month-by-month: which is better?

MonthBhutanUnited KingdomWinner
Januaryshouldershouldertie
FebruarygoodshoulderBhutan 🇧🇹
MarchbestgoodBhutan 🇧🇹
AprilbestgoodBhutan 🇧🇹
MaygoodbestUnited Kingdom 🇬🇧
Juneoff-seasonbestUnited Kingdom 🇬🇧
Julyoff-seasonbestUnited Kingdom 🇬🇧
Augustoff-seasonbestUnited Kingdom 🇬🇧
SeptembershouldergoodUnited Kingdom 🇬🇧
OctoberbestshoulderBhutan 🇧🇹
NovemberbestshoulderBhutan 🇧🇹
Decembershouldershouldertie

Pick Bhutan 🇧🇹 if you're going in…

February, March, April, October, November

Book months ahead for Oct — every guide and hotel is taken around the tshechus. The Sustainable Development Fee is USD 100/day; visas are arranged by your licensed tour operator.

Pick United Kingdom 🇬🇧 if you're going in…

May, June, July, August, September

May has long days and the fewest Scottish midges.

Months where both are equally good: January, December.